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An actual play podcast about the many monsters out there. Currently in Season 3 playing City of Mist.

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Transcripts | Monster Hour

Good morning gumshoes! We have a major update on our transcription efforts. Transcripts are now available through episode 50, the end of arc 5. We’re aiming to have the full first season complete by the end of the year

A huge thank you to our patrons for helping to make our show more accessible!

10.03.2026 15:46 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming next week to The Unexplored Places...

10.03.2026 16:18 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 8
Transcripts | Monster Hour

Good morning gumshoes! We have a major update on our transcription efforts. Transcripts are now available through episode 50, the end of arc 5. We’re aiming to have the full first season complete by the end of the year

A huge thank you to our patrons for helping to make our show more accessible!

10.03.2026 15:46 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This goes for actual plays too in my opinion. Player AND audience buy-in matters more than immersion to the fiction of the story. Most attempts that I see that tries to move the needle in the other direction start taking away parts of the form I love most.

10.03.2026 02:53 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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For our next Patreon-exclusive mini-series we're diving into a psychedelic heist in Blades '68 GMed by the designer @olddog.games and featuring special guest player @strautmaskreplica.bsky.social

Tune in later this week for part 1 of this 3-part series!

09.03.2026 16:07 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 4

This is fine. Everything is fine.

09.03.2026 14:59 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 42 "The Flight"
Is out now!

Things go from dangerous to extreme as the Skywaymen uncover more secrets of the Red Keep and what lies within its walls.

Join us tonight at 7pm Eastern for the LIVE LISTEN
shrimpandcrits.carrd.co

09.03.2026 13:46 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
A square graphic on a starry purple background with the text "Thank you for 50,000 downloads" and the Bad Heroes snake logo

A square graphic on a starry purple background with the text "Thank you for 50,000 downloads" and the Bad Heroes snake logo

This past week, we reached an incredible milestone of 50,000 downloads across all podcasting platforms! ✨

Our little show has gone further than our wildest dreams when we started it in 2019. Thank you to everyone who's come along for the ride and supported us over the years!!

05.03.2026 05:06 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
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If I could turn back time, if I could find a way . 🍹🩺

Can you make amends for one life's opportunity misused? Bo sips a marg, Duff gets a compliment, Archie starts a business.

Listen here: buff.ly/9mdiFyD

03.03.2026 14:15 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The outfits? Iconic.

The soundtrack? Perfection.

The vibes? Immaculate.

And then here’s me, unable to stop giggling because every time @cprevas.bsky.social says β€œSky High” I’m picturing the Disney superhero high school. πŸ˜…

#TTRPG #ActualPlay #EchoChamber

04.03.2026 00:18 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Four curving lines (orange, yellow, baby blue, turquoise) arc across an eggshell backdrop with a pale blue ink stain. Text in the top right read β€œEcho Chamber”. Text in the bottom left reads β€œA Blades 68 miniseries.”

Four curving lines (orange, yellow, baby blue, turquoise) arc across an eggshell backdrop with a pale blue ink stain. Text in the top right read β€œEcho Chamber”. Text in the bottom left reads β€œA Blades 68 miniseries.”

Onboard a glamorous airship casino, the Emissaries of the Echo tear it up on the dance floor, cause some chaos, and strike a deal.

Echo Chamber 03: Kings on High

www.patreon.com/posts/echo-c...

03.03.2026 14:14 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
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If I could turn back time, if I could find a way . 🍹🩺

Can you make amends for one life's opportunity misused? Bo sips a marg, Duff gets a compliment, Archie starts a business.

Listen here: buff.ly/9mdiFyD

03.03.2026 14:15 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Monday, dear listeners! Got a brand new episode of #MonsterHour dropping tomorrow! In the meantime, Archie uses their newfound minions for good.

Stay spooky!

#monsterhourpod #ttrpg #actualplaypodcast #cityofmist #monsterhours3 #arborealis

02.03.2026 17:35 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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01.03.2026 18:32 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A screenshot of an email from an ad agency to Evil Hat Marketing:

Hey Evil Hat team, 

Promised this is the last time you’ll hear from me.

We are wrapping up generating content on the house. The AI studio is starting to get fully booked with our paying clients, and I have strict orders to stop promoting this come the weekend.

I figured Evil Hat might as well get some work out of us at no cost while you can.

Want in before we close it up? 

Best,
[redacted]

And then our reply:

Hi [redacted],

We will never use AI for our games or for our marketing. It's toxic to our customer audience and it's an ethical violation of the hard work put in by the human artists we hire to illustrate our books and the human writers who design our games.

In short, it's not "free work" it's theft.

Feel free to take me off your mailing list. Hope you turn around your business model because frankly, your current approach sucks shit.

-Tom

A screenshot of an email from an ad agency to Evil Hat Marketing: Hey Evil Hat team, Promised this is the last time you’ll hear from me. We are wrapping up generating content on the house. The AI studio is starting to get fully booked with our paying clients, and I have strict orders to stop promoting this come the weekend. I figured Evil Hat might as well get some work out of us at no cost while you can. Want in before we close it up? Best, [redacted] And then our reply: Hi [redacted], We will never use AI for our games or for our marketing. It's toxic to our customer audience and it's an ethical violation of the hard work put in by the human artists we hire to illustrate our books and the human writers who design our games. In short, it's not "free work" it's theft. Feel free to take me off your mailing list. Hope you turn around your business model because frankly, your current approach sucks shit. -Tom

sometimes you have to be clear about your values

27.02.2026 22:03 πŸ‘ 2067 πŸ” 515 πŸ’¬ 44 πŸ“Œ 28

Kendo and the cast have put together something really special here. The storytelling, performances, and sound design are all absolutely top notch, and as a designer it’s an honor to see Absurdia through the Sublime’s eyes

I can’t wait to see what the OLITW finale has in store…

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27.02.2026 17:18 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‚What are you keeping? What do you know?πŸ‚

We see the end of the tunnel, hidden in a corner of the Deep Stacks. The clacking of a typewriter leaking out from behind a wooden door. Perhaps this is the Writer's Room?

New episode of "Our Lives in the Wood" available now! Links below 1/4πŸ”½

27.02.2026 15:34 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 5
A banner with text on the left that says "BAD HEROES S1E76: The Eternal Hunger - Part 16" and character portraits of Tonreir, Gydeon, Rihva and Ira on the right. Footer text at the bottom says "Listen on Spotify, Listen on Apple Podcasts, Listen on Overcast, Start the adventure at badheroescast.com, Join our community at patreon.com/badheroes"

A banner with text on the left that says "BAD HEROES S1E76: The Eternal Hunger - Part 16" and character portraits of Tonreir, Gydeon, Rihva and Ira on the right. Footer text at the bottom says "Listen on Spotify, Listen on Apple Podcasts, Listen on Overcast, Start the adventure at badheroescast.com, Join our community at patreon.com/badheroes"

πŸ’₯ NEW EPISODE ALERT πŸ’₯

After an explosive change of plan, our heroes make a break for it. Rihva deceives, Gydeon takes a leap, Ira tests his strength and Tonreir spots an enemy.

Part 16 of The Eternal Hunger is here! Listen wherever podcasts are found: linktr.ee/badheroes

24.02.2026 20:08 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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How do you all unwind after the job is done?

It's almost time for even more #Blades68! Catch up on ECHO Chamber now before Episode 3 drops on March 1st!
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patreon.com/unexploredcast
patreon.com/monsterhour
patreon.com/shrimpandcrits
patreon.com/badheroes

21.02.2026 15:42 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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If you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and then make a change. πŸ½οΈπŸ•―οΈ

What to do once you've caught your quarry? Archie sets the table, Bo gets in touch with her feelings, Duff looks to the future.

Listen here: buff.ly/pqyq8UO

17.02.2026 14:15 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Unexplored Places: Chiron's Doom Chiron's Doom by Nick Bate: Support us on Patreon: Back Blades '68 on Backerkit:

join christine today for a solo game of Chiron's Doom!

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If you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and then make a change. πŸ½οΈπŸ•―οΈ

What to do once you've caught your quarry? Archie sets the table, Bo gets in touch with her feelings, Duff looks to the future.

Listen here: buff.ly/pqyq8UO

17.02.2026 14:15 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Monday, dear listeners! Got a brand new episode of #MonsterHour dropping tomorrow! In the meantime, Archie provides the wine selection. It's a very short list.

Stay spooky!

#monsterhourpod #ttrpg #actualplaypodcast #cityofmist #monsterhours3 #arborealis

16.02.2026 17:17 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The heroes are here!

Listen to Episode 1 of our Masks mini-series on all your favorite pod platforms.
open.spotify.com/episode/7nyq...

10.02.2026 16:26 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ¦•πŸͺ¨πŸ¦• EPISODE 17 RELEASE DAY πŸͺ¨πŸ¦•πŸͺ¨

The kids head to Grand Canyon National Park to do some sightseeing. Clem and Javi try to convince Zeke to stay on the path and not stray into a cave…

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Find where to listen at www.5gmsinatrenchcoat.com

09.02.2026 18:10 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Time Flies! The 40th episode of Season 2 is out now!πŸ¦¬πŸΏοΈβš”οΈ

Listen to "The Infiltration" now or join us for the LIVE LISTEN tonight at 7pm Eastern.

The Skywaymen make camp and take a good long look at the Red Keep before carefully executing their well thought out plan. Haircuts not included.

09.02.2026 14:56 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Bold illustration that says β€œPulp Punch Up” in big red letters and β€œa masks miniseries by two dollar creature feature.” Red and yellow stripes radiate out behind a city skyline. There are small silhouettes of three people: one wearing a cape and holding a tiny helicopter, a petite one hovering with hands raised, and one with wings who’s flexing a bicep.

Bold illustration that says β€œPulp Punch Up” in big red letters and β€œa masks miniseries by two dollar creature feature.” Red and yellow stripes radiate out behind a city skyline. There are small silhouettes of three people: one wearing a cape and holding a tiny helicopter, a petite one hovering with hands raised, and one with wings who’s flexing a bicep.

You didn’t think we’ve been *idle* between seasons, did you?

Get ready for β€œPulp Punch-Up,” a Masks mini-series written and GMed by our own Nye Elder and featuring the rest of our cast as teen superheroes!

Episode 1 drops Tuesday, February 10.

06.02.2026 01:50 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 4
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Friday night, they'll be dressed to kill; the drink will flow and blood will spill . πŸ§›πŸ§Ÿ

Our Friends face their Franken-foe. Bo practices survival skills, Duff takes safety seriously, Archie increases payroll.

Listen here: buff.ly/IosV2xB

03.02.2026 14:15 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Friday night, they'll be dressed to kill; the drink will flow and blood will spill . πŸ§›πŸ§Ÿ

Our Friends face their Franken-foe. Bo practices survival skills, Duff takes safety seriously, Archie increases payroll.

Listen here: buff.ly/IosV2xB

03.02.2026 14:15 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‚Some questions are never meant to be askedπŸ‚

Clementine's past was tucked away and half-forgotten until now. Agent Seeker popping up right after the System manifested feels like an unlikely coincidence.

Check out episode 6 of Our Lives in the Wood!
Links below 1/3πŸ”½

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